Oklahoma Enacts Sweepstakes Casino Ban After Veto
Oklahoma lawmakers voted to override Gov. Kevin Stitt’s veto of Senate Bill 1589, clearing the way for a statewide ban on sweepstakes-style online casino gaming and related dual-currency platforms. The override votes took place during the closing days of the 2026 legislative session. The Oklahoma Senate approved the measure by a 34-10 margin, while the […]
Oklahoma Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on Sweepstakes Casino Bill
Lawmakers in Oklahoma voted to override an earlier veto of Gov. Kevin Stitt of Senate Bill 1589, formally putting into effect a ban on “online casino games,” including sweepstakes casinos. Senate Overrides Governor’s Veto on SB1589 While SB 1589 is aimed at various aspects of gambling, sweepstakes casinos take center stage. These are platforms that […]
Tribes Sue Kalshi Over Sports Betting on Native Land
Three New Mexico tribes sue Kalshi over their activity, which they believe is sports betting? It was bound to happen. The Pueblos and the Mescalero Apache Tribe have initiated legal action in federal court, alleging that the prediction market platform is facilitating illegal sports gambling on tribal lands. In the lawsuit, the plaintiffs claim the […]
Smoke-Free Casino Debate Resumes in New Jersey
Atlantic City casinos may soon face a major change. After nearly 20 years of exemption, New Jersey officials are under pressure to eliminate indoor smoking and move toward a smoke-free casino model. The state’s Public Health Council recently urged the Health Commissioner to take urgent action. If that happens, Atlantic City could join a growing […]
Bally’s Awarded Second Online Sports Betting License in Rhode Island
Bally’s has been selected to operate Rhode Island’s second online sports betting site, marking a significant expansion in the state’s regulated gambling market. The Rhode Island Lottery opened applications for a second vendor in late 2025, and Bally’s beat out Rush Street Interactive’s BetRivers for the license. Only these two companies submitted bids, according to […]
Dana White Pushes Trump on Gambling Tax Rule
Dana White has asked President Donald Trump to support efforts to reverse a federal tax provision that limits gambling loss deductions, arguing the policy is damaging bettors, businesses, and the legal sports betting industry. The UFC president and CEO sent a letter dated May 11 to Trump concerning a provision included in the One Big […]
Minnesota Moves Toward Prediction Market Ban
Minnesota lawmakers approved legislation Tuesday that would prohibit prediction market platforms such as Kalshi and Polymarket from operating in the state, advancing what could become the first explicit statewide ban of its kind in the country. The proposal now heads to Gov. Tim Walz after passing both legislative chambers by large margins as part of […]
What are the best online casinos according to Liam Blackley of Casino.ca
Editorial Staff | Posted on May 13, 2026 | Liam Blackley from Casino.ca goes into detail about how the review site picks its top-recommended online casinos, and what players can expect from the rapidly growing Canadian iGaming market. Stick around for more info on the best online casinos in Alberta according to Liam Blackley. Q: […]
US Gaming Revenue Reaches New High in 2025
The U.S. commercial gaming industry recorded its sixth consecutive year of revenue growth in 2025, with nationwide earnings climbing to a record $78.6 billion, according to the American Gaming Association’s latest State of the States report (pdf). The report showed total commercial gaming revenue increased 9.1% from the previous year, while direct gaming tax revenue […]
Chile Fast-Tracks Online Betting Regulation Bill
Chile’s government has moved to accelerate long-running efforts to regulate online betting by granting “suma urgencia” status to a bill currently under Senate review. The decision significantly shortens the legislative timeline, requiring lawmakers to address the proposal within 15 days as the country pushes to establish a formal legal framework for digital gambling. The measure, originally introduced […]